President Trump in Corpus Christi: 'We won't say congratulations' yet

Trump's visit to the Texas' coastal bend is an effort to show the federal government's response to Harvey since it made landfall Friday, Aug. 25.

Author:
Andrew Krietz , KIII

Published:
11:41 AM CDT August 29, 2017

Updated:
8:48 PM CDT August 29, 2017

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Upon receiving a briefing from local officials on up to FEMA for their recovery work after Hurricane Harvey, President Donald Trump opted not yet to consider the work over and offer a "congratulations."

The president's visit to the Texas' coastal bend is an effort to show the federal government's response to Harvey since it made landfall Friday, Aug. 25. Winds in excess of 100 mph were recorded just northeast of Corpus Christi, including a 130+ mph gust in the Port Aransas and Rockport areas.

Trump received briefings from Abbott and FEMA while visiting the volunteer Annaville Fire Department as thousands of people met outside, hoping to get a sneak of the president or talk with him. Their hopes were realized as Trump came outside and acknowledged their presence.

"I want to thank you for coming out," Trump said. "We're going to get you back and operating immediately.